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  1. Wow, amazing specie introduction and deeply impressive red eyes. One for the homepage again. Posted 12 years ago

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The Black-winged Kite is a small diurnal bird of prey in the family Accipitridae best known for its habit of hovering over open grasslands in the manner of the much-smaller kestrels.

Similar species: Diurnal Birds Of Prey
Species identified by Claire Hamilton
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By Claire Hamilton

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Uploaded Feb 25, 2013. Captured Feb 23, 2013 12:07 in N2, South Africa.
  • Canon EOS 7D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/256s
  • ISO400
  • 400mm